Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir

May 6, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Jammu and Kashmir, India including Vaishno Devi Mandir, Pangong Tso, Dras War Memorial, Vaishno Devi, Nigeen Lake, Shankaracharya Hill, Amarnath Cave, Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden, Yousmarg, Khardung La.
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1. Vaishno Devi Mandir

Katra-Reasi Road Bhavan, Katra, Jammu City 492001 India
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5.0 based on 2,218 reviews

Vaishno Devi Mandir

Vaishno Devi, also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta and Vaishnavi, is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess of MahaKali, MahaSaraswati and MahaLakshmi.

Reviewed By sandeep62

Visiting Mata Vaishnodevi on the Trikut mountains is a very memorable experience - especially when you do it on foot. One must visit this place at least once in lifetime. The shrine board has made excellent facilities for the devotees - the accommodation, eateries, the newly made cemented route etc. makes it much easier for the devotees to visit the place even on foot. There are other modes to reach the top, such as palkhis (palanquins), ponies, pithooos, helicopter. All in all, it is a great experience.

2. Pangong Tso

Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Ladakh, , India;, Leh 194101 India
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5.0 based on 3,466 reviews

Pangong Tso

Reviewed By LataV - Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This is one of the few endorheic basins in India...i.e the water does not naturally flow as a outlet to another water body like a river etc. This is also a salt water lake which lies in India and China and no prize for guessing why it does not have any kind of marine life or flora habituating its waters. In fact a line of control also lies within the lake...While this part of the review takes care of some hard facts pertaining to the lake...now comes the amazing magical part. No visit to Leh can be complete without a visit to this mesmerising lake. The colour of the lake is a reflection of the sky at any point of the day. The water is always calm and peaceful with little gentle waves touching the shores silently. Its so still that you can actually hear your own breath when the man made noise around you comes to a stop. The best way to visit this place is to stay overnight as one then gets to see the lake in its various moods and time....in the afternoon under the blazing day sun, in the evening while the sun is setting , the early morning sun-rise. Each of these bring a different facet of this beautiful water body and should not be missed. There are many camps lining up the Pangong Tso and its worth its while to stay back at one of these.

3. Dras War Memorial

Kargil India
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5.0 based on 455 reviews

Dras War Memorial

Reviewed By Bobtherider - Vasco da Gama, India

The Kargil War Memorial is a war memorial built by the Indian Army in the town of Dras, commemorating the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.We took the tour around the war memorial and Paid homage to the brave soldiers who gave their lives to protect our nation. The view of Tiger Hill and the Tololing Range add to the majesty of this place. It was an emotional experience hearing the stories of the soldiers. We felt proud that our Leh / Ladakh's expedition started from the Kargil War Memorial.

4. Vaishno Devi

Katra-Reasi Rd, Katra 182301 India +91 1991 232 029 https://www.maavaishnodevi.org/index.aspx
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Vaishno Devi

Reviewed By cagauravj2018 - Mumbai, India

Mesmerizing view, Helicopter ride was awesome, Darshan done very comfortably. In returning took horse ride, but per person rate is too high. Used rope way for Bhairo Temple which is very reasonable priced. Food is not good at restaurants available near temple.

5. Nigeen Lake

Srinagar India +91 94191 67939
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4.5 based on 1,095 reviews

Nigeen Lake

Reviewed By syedibrahim1000 - Mumbai, India

Its a nice and cleaner lake then Dal Lake. Don't miss visiting the early morning floating vegetable market on this lake. Its really an amazing experience.

6. Shankaracharya Hill

Srinagar India
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4.5 based on 2,060 reviews

Shankaracharya Hill

Reviewed By 376shaileshs - Navi Mumbai, India

The serene ambience of the temple amidst the Srinagar city makes this place a must visit for all tourists. If you're a Shiva Follower you will get the inner strength automatically to effortlessly climb the 243 steps to reach the shrine of Adi Shankaracharya ji. Mobile phones and Cameras aren't allowed for security reasons which all are aware of guys. So Jai Shiv Shambho.

7. Amarnath Cave

Sonamarg, Baltal, Kashmir Baltal Amarnath Trek, Forest Block, Anantnag 192230 India
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

Amarnath Cave

Reviewed By travtk - Bengaluru, India

Trek up, take the helicopter and trek remainder distance - in any case this will be a once in a lifetime, arduous journey. Feel accomplished at the end of it. The cave itself and the ice linga is unique and mesmerizing. Trek can be cold, slippery (melted snow, frozen ice, narrow two-way path shared by humans and ponies.

8. Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden

foothills of the Zabarwan hills on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar India http://www.dofk.in/
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4.5 based on 1,097 reviews

Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden

Reviewed By gajaria - Mumbai, India

Go early - 9 am - to avoid crowds. Go in the 30-45 days that this garden is in bloom - from early April to early May. Catch the Sunshine to Click some Memorable Photographs! Give yourself at least 2 hours to do justice to this garden

9. Yousmarg

Yusmarg, Charar I Sharief, Budgam Near Chanapora Bypass Road, Srinagar 190015 India +91 1951 253 080 http://yousmargdevelopmentauthority.com
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4.5 based on 238 reviews

Yousmarg

10. Khardung La

Khardung La Road, 194101 India
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4.5 based on 657 reviews

Khardung La

Reviewed By SavvyFernwehBlog - New Delhi, India

Khardung La pass in Ladakh, India is at a very high altitude of 5,359 meters and is the getaway to Nubra and Shyok valley when you are travelling from Leh. Siachen Glacier lies way up from the Nubra valley ahead. Local summit signs claim Khardung La to be the highest motorable road in the world. Travelers love to get clicked with this signboard. However, It is debatable because there are even higher altitude passes like Mana Pass (5454m, in India-Tibet border), Semo La (5565m, in Tibet) and few others. But undoubtedly, Khardung La is the most popular and frequently travelled pass. We didn't expect such snowfall in Khardung La in Ladakh, India. I was super happy and excited to experience the first proper snowfall in my life in Khardung La, Ladakh. Suddenly it was all white as far as we could see. But Khardung La is a busy tourist route. All the tourist vehicles, bikes, army trucks etc. cross this route to reach Nubra or Shyok valley. So suddenly, there was long traffic congestion. The vehicles fully stopped for a small period of time and started skidding in the snow as soon as they started. All drivers followed instructions and put chains in the tyres. All throughout those freezing weather I found groups of people working outside clearing the snow from the road. Hats off to them and such initiatives. AMS is very common in such high altitude and it is recommended not to remain there too long (20 mins maximum as claimed by the sign boards). During snowfall there are also risks of slippery snow. Some travelers fell and injured themselves. So better to be constantly cautious about the grip of your shoes. There is a temple in the top with many colorful flags. It was also submerged in thick snow. There are also a café and a police check post. We experienced the thickest clumps of snow while driving from Kardungla towards Nubra valley.

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